DESPITE THE ELEMENTS

BBC Radio 4 FM, 28 May 1969 20.00

Synopsis

Twenty-five years ago a mission was undertaken by an R.A.F. Lancaster bomber of 115 Squadron.

The three survivors

SGT. NICHOLAS ALKEMADE the rear gunner

SGT, JOSEPH CLEARY the navigator

SGT. GEOFFREY BURWELL the wireless operator recall the amazing adventures that befell them after the aircraft was set on fire by a German night-fighter with SQN, LDR. GEORGE MACKIE WING CDR. PETER HOWARD and W.O. RAY LAMBE

Authentic sound effects for the aerial battle sequence were provided through the courtesy of R.A.F. Waddington and the crew of PA 474. the only Lancaster in service with the R.A.F. today.

Narrated and produced by COLIN REID

Broadcast on March 26

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